Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Democratic Services Officer - Local Authority • UK

Company: Reed

UK

Senior Democratic Services OfficerPay rate: £18.34 per hour PAYELocation: Democratic Services, Governance and PensionsJob Type: Full-time, interimJoin our team as a Senior Democratic Services Officer, where you will support the Council’s democratic and governance functions. This role is crucial in ensuring legal and constitutional compliance, providing advice, and administrative support to councillors and officers, and maintaining high ethical standards and good stakeholder engagement.Day-to-day of the role:Supporting Meetings and Decision-Making:Advise councillors, officers, and the public on legal and procedural matters.Plan and manage work programmes for committees and decision-making bodies.Organise meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure everything runs smoothly.Write and present reports on legal/procedural matters.Attend meetings to provide advice and document outcomes.Governance and Administration:Handle correspondence and follow-up actions from meetings.Maintain governance systems, templates, and training materials.Help manage the Council’s Key Decisions Plan and meeting schedules.Liaise with other departments and partner organisations.Appeals and Hearings:Support school admission appeals and communicate decisions.Organise and support Licensing Act hearings, including preparing documents and advising panel members.Essential Skills & Qualifications:Good written English and Maths (GCSE A–C or equivalent)Proficient in Microsoft OfficeStrong organisation, admin, and communication skillsPolitically aware and discreetKnowledge of local government decision-making and proceduresAbility to work independently and as part of a teamHigh attention to detail and qualityAbility to stay focused under pressureGood at prioritising and meeting tight deadlinesAble to interpret complex informationWillingness to learn and developExperience advising elected membersExperience with school appeals and local government law Desirable Skills & Experience:Experience in a Democratic Services teamFamiliarity with committee and electoral register softwareUnderstanding of IT in local governmentBenefits:Competitive pay rateOpportunities for professional development and training.Supportive team environment.To apply for the Senior Democratic Services Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.